Trump Turnberry, Scotland

Ayrshire, Scotland

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Trump Turnberry Golf Resort overview

Location: Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland | Golf: Ailsa Course, King Robert the Bruce Course & Arran Course

Set along Scotland’s dramatic Ayrshire coastline, Trump Turnberry is one of the world’s most iconic golf resorts. Overlooking the Firth of Clyde with views to the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig, this five-star destination blends rich Open Championship heritage with refined modern luxury.

With legendary golf, elegant accommodation, fine dining, and a full-service spa, Turnberry delivers a truly world-class golf and leisure experience.

Golf Courses

Turnberry is home to three exceptional courses, each offering a unique challenge set against a breathtaking coastal backdrop.

Ailsa Course One of the most celebrated links courses in the world and a four-time Open Championship host. Recently redesigned, it features dramatic coastal holes, including the famous lighthouse stretch, offering both beauty and a formidable test of golf. Precision, strategy, and nerve are essential on this unforgettable layout.

King Robert the Bruce Course A modern links course designed to complement the Ailsa. With wide fairways, bold bunkering, and stunning sea views throughout, it offers a more forgiving yet equally engaging round, ideal for golfers of all abilities.

Arran Course A traditional nine-hole layout perfect for a relaxed round or sharpening your short game. Despite its shorter length, it still captures the essence of true links golf.

Practice facilities include a state-of-the-art Golf Academy, driving range, and short-game areas, ensuring a complete golfing experience.

Accommodation

Trump Turnberry’s main hotel is an outstanding Edwardian building in a beautiful coastal location. It offers comfortable and tastefully decorated guestrooms, which complement the high standard of golf for a truly memorable break. The majority of these luxurious rooms offer great views of the Irish Sea, the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig.

Guests have a choice between staying in the magnificent hotel, the luxury lodges that can sleep up to 16 guests or the lighthouse suite. With a great selection of accommodations, excellent facilities and two of the best golf courses in Scotland, it is understandable why Turnberry golf breaks are one of our most popular.

Restaurant & Bars

Dining at Turnberry is a highlight, combining exceptional cuisine with spectacular views:

  • 1906 Restaurant: Signature fine dining showcasing locally sourced Scottish ingredients.
  • The Grand Tea Lounge & Bar: A sophisticated setting for afternoon tea, light bites, and cocktails.
  • Duel in the Sun Restaurant: A relaxed dining space celebrating the resort’s golfing heritage.

Whether enjoying a formal dinner or a casual drink overlooking the coast, every experience is elevated by the surroundings.

Spa & Leisure

The Turnberry Spa provides a tranquil retreat focused on relaxation and wellbeing, offering a range of treatments tailored by expert therapists.

Facilities include:

  • 20-metre indoor swimming pool
  • Thermal experiences including sauna and steam room
  • Fully equipped fitness centre
  • Relaxation lounges and treatment rooms

Guests can unwind while taking in views of the Ayrshire coastline, creating a calm and restorative atmosphere.

Location

Trump Turnberry is located on Scotland’s southwest coast in Ayrshire, approximately 50 miles from Glasgow. The resort is easily accessible by car and around 1 hour 15 minutes from Glasgow International Airport.

Nearby

The surrounding area offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage:

  • Ailsa Craig – The iconic island visible from the course, steeped in history
  • Culzean Castle – A stunning clifftop castle and country park nearby
  • Ayrshire Coastline – Scenic beaches, coastal walks, and wildlife
  • Local Whisky Distilleries – Explore some of Scotland’s finest producers

With its legendary courses, coastal scenery, and five-star hospitality, Trump Turnberry stands as one of the most prestigious golf resorts in the world.

Did You Know

During World War One Turnberry Resort was turned into a military air base due to its strategic coastal location. The golf courses were levelled to make way for airstrips, hangers and huts, with the Royal Flying Corps training pilots in the art of aerial combat whilst the wounded convalesced at Turnburry Hotel.

Golf courses at Trump Turnberry, Scotland

The Ailsa Course

Style: Coastal Links

Infamous for hosting The Open Championship in 1977 and welcoming its return in 2009, the Ailsa course at Turnberry Resort is completely enveloped in stunning coastal views, with areas of natural beauty at every turn. However, do not be blinded by its beauty as this course houses some of the most challenging holes in golf and is a true all-round test for even the best golfer. This course has been considered among many as one of the best in the world and it's not hard to see why!

King Robert the Bruce Course

Par: 74Yards: 7203

True links golf at its finest; The King Robert the Bruce Course at Turnberry Resort is packed with unforgiving holes, rolling fairways and deep bunkers, providing a challenge for all levels of golfer. Despite the course layout providing a true test of your game, the elevations, peaks and troughs create some incredible perspectives, meaning you are of course treated to a range of spectacular views along the way which can always offer some respite for the struggling golfer.

FREE drink
FREE place for groups 8+

Check in / Check out at Trump Turnberry, Scotland

Check in

Guests can check in from 4:00 PM (16:00).

Check out

Guests need to check out by 10:00 AM (10:00).

Facilities at Trump Turnberry

Kids' Club Activities
Shopping
Resort Shuttle
Conference Rooms
Luggage Storage
Sauna
Massage
Spa

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Our experts say...

With stunning golf courses and an exceptional hotel and spa, Trump Turnberry really is a world class establishment and the ultimate Scottish golf resort. The luxurious accommodation, golf courses and quality of dining will take your breath away.

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